Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras, José Benito Vives de Andréis |
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Formed | 22 December 1993 |
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Headquarters | Calle 25 № 2-55 Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia |
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Parent agency | Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development |
Website | www |
The José Benito Vives de Andréis Marine and Coastal Research Institute, INVEMAR is a non profit marine and coastal research institute of Colombia, linked to the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, charged with conducting basic and applied research on the natural renewable resources and the environment of coastal and oceanic ecosystems of the seas adjacent to the national territory. INVEMAR formulates technical concepts on conservation and sustainable use of marine resources and assistance and scientific and technical support to the Ministry, territorial entities and Autonomous Regional Organizations.